Here are some new words for you while reading gravities rainbow


Aphotic: having no light.
Proleptic: anticipating and answering objections before they have be raised.
Donative: a gift of largess; a gratuity a present as dole.
Anagnorisis: the moment the plot of a drama in which the hero makes a discovery that explains.
Torsade: a decorative trimming of twisted ribbon or cord, used especially on hats.
Elan: vigorous spirit or enthusiasm
Honeyguide: any of various tropical old world birds of which lead people of animals to the nests of wild honeybees. The birds eat the wax and larvae that remain after the nest has been destroyed for its honey.